Chauvet ART-1CON User Manual

ART-1CON Spectrum Controller™
The ART-1CON is a user friendly dedicated controller for the Spectrum™ Architectural Exterior Wash.
It allows the user to select manually any one of 10 colors on buttons or any of the 15 available
colors using the slider including the color scroll effect. The controller can be set to hold any
particular color or the timed-chase can be modified between .01 seconds and 10 minutes. There are
10 built in chase patterns to choose from. Unless you intend to hold a color for a full day, to extend
the time period beyond 10 minutes use a universal DMX controller. Visit www.chauvetlighting.com
and browse the section under DMX Controllers.
Color/Number Buttons
These buttons are not only
used for the selection of a
color or chase patterns but
as a numerical keypad
when remote addressing
fixtures.
Rear of controller
Power Switch
Power Adapter Input
DMX-512 signal output
Blackout
Temporarily
eliminated light
output from the
fixture.

Addressing fixtures remotely using the ART-1CON

1. Hold down the BLACKOUT button for 3 seconds.
2. Use the Color/Number buttons to enter the number of fixtures you have daisy chained. Up to 3 digits
can be entered
3. Upon releasing, the fixtures will be automatically addressed by the controller.

Fixture reset

1. Hold down the BLACKOUT button for 3 seconds.
2. Use the HOLD button to reset all fixtures.
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ART-1CON User Manual
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Chase
Pressing this buttons enables the pattern chase select using the Color/Numbers
buttons. The following 3 chase modes can also be set:
One way (LED On); color changes occur in one direction
Example: color 1,2,3,4,5 etc. color 1,2,3,4,5 etc.
Loop (LED blinks fast); color changes in forwards then reverse order
Example: color 1,2,3,4,5 ~ etc. ~ 5,4,3,2,1
Manual (LED blinks slowly); you can manually step through the scenes in a program
Example: press any one program button repeatedly to advance to the next step within
the program until the desired look is achieved.
Speed & Color Slider
When Chase button is activated, use
this slider to adjust the chase speed
from .01 to 10 minutes. When in Hold
use to access all colors available on the
Spectrum, including a color scroll.
Hold
Enables the color
selection aspect
of the
Color/Numbers
buttons